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LB51 SZR

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,778 mi
Last recorded38,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 38,776 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 36,488 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 36,486 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 32,392 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,842 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively possible caliper/sliders (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 31,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible polish may rectify (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible polish may rectify (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively possible caliper/sliders (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,625 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,900 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,323 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,528 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,682 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 11,980 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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LB51 SZR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB51 SZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB51 SZR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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